Noel’s classes have really upped my pizza game. There’s no one more knowledgeable and helpful about pizza making. He really cares about his students!

Who knew demystifying the pizza process could be this much fun?! Noel and Justin are just the right mix of good times and hard work leaving me with everything I need to better my pizza game while remembering what got me into it in the first place.

I have taken several Slow Rise Pizza Zoom classes and have enjoyed all of them. Noel has an extensive knowledge of all things pizza, focaccia, bread and is a fabulous teacher. These classes will definitely up your pizza game.

Before taking a class with Slow Rise Pizza, I was your average pizza snob. Since the class, I’ve become absolutely insufferable. And my friends can’t complain or they won’t get a slice. Honestly, this class has been invaluable. I can’t believe how much I didn’t know, how much I’ve improved, and I truly can’t believe how many more photos I’ve taken of my pizza than of my new born son. I couldn’t recommend Slow Rise Pizza more highly.

I have all the books and “bibles” on pizza and I can confidently say that as an intermediate baker… I have never taken more notes. There’s a saying that the wisest investment is wisdom, and Noel’s Slow Rise classes are full of it. I can’t wait to dig into the advanced classes next!

Great time making Pizza with Noel. Honestly was some of the best pizza I have eaten in my life!

Great times were had and I felt like a pizza making expert by the end of class (just kidding). However, I did learn so much and I’m excited to take what I learned into making pizza on my own.

My kids took Noel’s class and, though they love to cook, I was concerned that three hours would be too long. When they came out, looking absolutely ecstatic, I asked if the nearly four hour class had been too tiring.My twelve year old daughter, said, Daddy, I could have done that all day.

They also came out with reams of notes, a stack of phenomenal pizzas, and the desire to jump back in and bake at home right away. Who could ask for more?

Got this experience as a gift for my husband for Christmas who isn’t very confident… in the kitchen. It was amazing to see him really enjoying the math and science of making dough and his excitement and pride at making pizza at home as well.

Amazing experience If you’re an expert or just a foodie, this is a unique opportunity to learn how the best in the business do it. Very fun and informational too. I can’t highly recommend it enough

This blew away my expectations and was well worth the cost. I was a little apprehensive about the price, but this is way beyond the depth of usual cooking classes. Noel explained the math and a little bit of the science behind mixing dough, and I walked away learning a lot of new concepts and a better appreciation of pizza making

Great class. Noel really demystifies the process!

Noel is clearly passionate about pizza AND he’s a really great teacher (expect funny anecdotes, lots of interaction, and a willingness to answer questions). Our class ranged from people with no baking experience (me) to professional chefs, and it was perfectly suited to all levels. In addition to learning how to make different types of dough, we got to make and eat our own pizza. It was the perfect ending to a great class.

Incredible passion for pizza and bread making, great energy, and tons of tips and techniques: a recipe for a great experience! Highly recommend this class to anyone!

This was a wonderful experience. I’m a home baker, but also with some professional cooking, baking, and food science experience, and I got a lot out of the class and my conversations with Noel. Skills in the class ranged from beginner to advanced, but everyone seemed to get something out of the course.  Would happily take the class again to learn more.

We attended the Beginner Pizza Class. So much fun and so much to learn! We have a much deeper appreciation for the delicious Neapolitan pizza in our neighborhood. But we’re also determined to make our own that’s as good, specific to us, and much more fun! And we now know how to make a few other things with the same dough. Thanks Noel and Justin for the knowledge and the laughs!

Can’t say enough good things about these classes. The attention to detail is great. Every step is explained so you know why you are doing it, and if you still don’t know you can send a message thru the chat. Questions are addressed & you never feel like a dummy for asking. The cohesiveness is my favorite part. Thanks again Slow Rise! Would recommend to 12 out of 10 people.

This artisan pizza class with Noel was exceptional. Noel is a highly qualified doctor of dough, who not only provided rich information but he did it in an entertaining and fun way.

This class has it all – industry anecdotes, hands get dirty, pizza eating, and there’s even an LA character actor (Justin) who plays the assistant/side kick.. most of all you learn a hell of a lot about a few of the pizza mother doughs to build help build your skills.

If you’re into pizza and like the idea of getting nerdy with dough making, you’ve definitely got to sign up for this class!

Truly a fantastic class. So much knowledge communicated in a very comprehensible way. Highly recommend this class.

For anyone that wants to raise their pizza-making skills, this is for you. There is a class for every level, from the most basic to the most advanced. This is fun and, at the same time, will give you superpower skills over your family and friends.

I have completed five classes, with each one progressively more difficult, and have upped my pizza-making game. Noel is amazing and explains everything in layman’s terms. Participants range from professionals to casual pizza makers. I can’t wait for the next class, whatever it may be.

After a wonderful journey through all three courses, Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced, I know I am better for it. The instruction was entertaining and in-depth with examples and reassurance.

These classes are a must for the home cook, pizza hobbyist, pro cooks, and those looking to start a new journey. The topics covered will completely meet your expectations. The Intermediate and Advanced classes are so content-rich, you should take them more than once.

Noel doesn’t give you recipes; he gives you the framework to build your own. Good dough tells you when it is ready, and Noel makes you aware of what to look for, ensuring consistent results.

He is generous with his time and knowledge and makes himself available to answer questions during class or via email, which is worth the price of admission alone because the class is merely a starting point if you’re serious about making really great pizza.

The amount of knowledge that came out of the beginner class blew me away. It really created a great foundation for creating great dough and great pizza. Noel and Justin really kept the class not only educational, but really fun. Five hours on zoom honestly flew by, and I can’t wait to take more classes soon.

My team and I took this experience together and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Noel was very experienced and easy to relate to. The way he explained each step was very detailed but enabled us to try our own things and had a little story to tell about each element.

Noel ‘s ability to connect with our team really set the stage for this experience. Highly recommend!!

This class was awesome. Even though the class is designed for beginners, I think pizza makers at all levels could benefit from taking this course. 

Great class with a ton of knowledge and helpful advice on advancing bread/pizza knowledge. Noel’s great at explaining things fully and easily, and answers everyone’s questions. Can’t recommend the class enough!

Noel and his friendly crew were so great. He was able to do the unthinkable and accommodate my gluten allergy in this bread/pizza making class. He was super attentive to everyone’s kneads (get it?). It was super fun getting a hands on experience and such a tasty reward at the end of it. Highly recommend this experience. 🙂

This experience was exceptional! Noel was extremely welcoming and friendly and knew his stuff. Not only did we learn the basics of pizza and dough but we learned the science behind it all. I would travel to LA just to take another one of his classes.

What an incredible class. Before I took it I wondered how much ground could be covered in 3 hours. Neil didn’t disappoint. He packed a lot of knowledge and hands on experience in the 3 hour class but it never felt rushed. It really exceeded my expectations

This entire experience was amazing! The science and dough making portion of the class was extremely in depth and informative. The pizza making portion of the class was fun and delicious. Noel has a way of making this the perfect balance of school and play. He simultaneously pleases the least and most experienced pizza makers in the room, it is quite impressive! I would recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun date or looking to improve their pizza making skills.

Noel is a fantastic teacher, and truly understands bread and pizza making at a fantastic level. I felt like this class works for all levels of experience. I came in more experienced than most, but felt like he was able to make the class work for first-timers and people like myself alike. The class was both very informative from a technique/comprehension perspective, while also keeping the class very fun. And lots of samples! Come hungry! I had so much fun. Highly recommended.

Noel and his team were extremely knowledgeable and led a really fun three hour workshop.

I really appreciate all of the stories he shared about how he has used these techniques throughout his career.

This is the second time I’ve taken This class from Noel and it gets better each time. The class is very easy to get into the basics of learning how to make good bread for the first hour and then a great 2 hours of getting to know the doughs by making pizza after pizza.

Come with a friend or a date and an empty stomach and leave with the skills and knowledge to start baking bread and making pizza like a pro.

Enjoyed the class. I’m just a home baker and I’ve been messing with pizza for a while now. Still learned new techniques about dough mixing and temperatures. Two things I never thought to consider previously. There was a pretty even split of home bakers and professionals in my class. Noel knows his stuff and has been consulting for restaurants all over the US. Spent the first hour on science, then we basically made 3 different kinds of pizza for the last 2 hours. We made something like 20 pizza’s so, really the price is worth it for the pizza alone!

Cannot say enough great things about this experience! Noel was incredibly knowledgeable and taught us in a way that was easy to understand but also not a “short cut” – really delved into the ins and outs and time that needs to go into a good dough. Left with the skills and recipes to make some bomb za at home! Highly recommend (and great for all ages).

This was a great class! I have been in the restaurant business for the majority of my life and have been an avid pizza and bread maker, mostly self taught. There were always questions I had but never felt answered by watching Youtube videos or research. I had a million questions and Noel answered them all. Got some in depth knowledge that upped by bread and pizza game.

Thank you so much for the best birthday present ever! It was so great to finally meet Noel after years of following him on Instagram and drooling over his posts! I keep telling everyone how I sent Noel a fan email with pizza questions a few years back (2014!) and his answer started my journey to my perfect pizza.

Thank you for the super fun five hours we spent together on the beginners class! The collaboration between Justin and Noel is a genius move! You guys found the perfect balance that kept me 100% focused through the entire class.

Great class. Highly recommended for all levels of pizza enthusiasts.
Friendly and personable host and assistants, great kitchen, avail parking in the rear, discounts to attendees, relaxed atmosphere where everyone could get hands on experience, enough pizza to feed everyone, and over all a fun and enjoyable class.

I haven’t taken too many cooking classes but I’m certain this was one of the most thought out and prepared courses. Very professional. Big thumbs up to Noel and team.

Noel is a world class pizza artisan in addition to the consummate host and teacher. He knows his sh*t and has a super entertaining and wacky vibe that makes learning feel fun and inviting. I would consider myself moderately advanced on the pizza spectrum and got great value out of the class. There’s really nothing to dock on this experience – pun intended!

Excellent pizza class. Noel is so knowledgable and passionate about pizza. He taught a great class. Came away with knowledge and experience to feel confident I can now make pizza at home.

This experience was awesome! Learning how to make and understand three different doughs in three hours was a lot, but Noel got us there. My particular group had professional chefs, some great cooks, and us novices – and we all got something out of it.

The test-kitchen space was perfect and the location had all the tools we needed available to purchase (outside of the class) if we wanted. Very convenient because 00 flour isn’t readily available in our home town.

And there was a ton of pizza to sample.

This was a great class! Our group was fairly advanced with a couple professional chefs even participating, so Noel tailored the class to cover the questions and techniques we specifically wanted to learn.

He was very knowledgeable and patient, and took time to provide specific advice for each of us to use when we got home based on our various oven / kitchen set-ups.

Would definitely recommend this class to others and encourage participants to communicate any specific questions or areas of interest in advance as Noel did a great job of taking those into consideration.

This was an amazing experience. Noel made everyone feel comfortable. He answered every question asked in class. His knowledge is incredible. And his recipes are delicious!!! We’re ready to be pizza aficionados. Thank so much! We’ll remember this forever.